President John Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell in Accra, where the two leaders signed bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between Ghana and Grenada.
The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian nurses to support Grenada’s public healthcare system and introduce visa-free travel between the two countries.
The agreements also seek to expand collaboration in tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
In a statement shared on social media, President Mahama emphasized the strategic importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra.
He said over 50 countries have ratified the agreement, unlocking a market of 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of over $3 trillion.
“I called for greater collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean to exploit the full potential of the AfCFTA,” Mahama said, noting the opportunity for joint African-Caribbean investments.
Discussions also covered political consultation, trade, education, and stronger ties between the two regions.
Prime Minister Mitchell, who has ancestral roots in Ghana’s Akan community, highlighted shared heritage as a foundation for deeper cooperation.
The MoUs mark a milestone in the ongoing rapprochement between Africa and the Caribbean, particularly in leveraging shared historical and cultural ties for mutual development.
